RBI Assistant vs SBI PO: Which one’s better?

In this blog today, PracticeMock is going to cover a detailed analysis of RBI Assistant vs SBI PO. Both exams are highly reputable and hail from credible Indian organizations. Both jobs are lucrative in terms of salary and career growth. It can be difficult to make a choice. Ideally, one job can’t be described better than the other. You will have to decide for yourself. So, our judgment based on useful parameters will give you insights on what these jobs have to offer in totality.   

Take a free RBI Assistant Mock Test Today

Here are the following parameters included for the comparison

1. Selection Process
2. Job Profile
3. Salary Structure
4. Career Growth
5. Posting/Transfer Policy
6. Bond Signing

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – A Basic Comparison

CATEGORY:	SBI PO	RBI Assistant
JOB PROFILE	Public Dealing	file maintenance, MIS generation, management of data and drafting letters.
POSTING	Urban/Rural	Urban
PROMOTIONS	Frequent	After 2-3 years
TRANSFER	Frequent	After 3-5 years
EXAMINATION TYPE	Online: Prelims + Main	Online: Prelims + Main + language proficiency
BOND	3 Years	2 years

Selection Procedure

The overall selection process is exactly the same for both the exams.    

RBI Assistant	SBI PO
An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process:  Prelims Mains  Personal Interview	An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process:  Prelims Mains  Personal Interview

SBI PO Exam Pattern Prelims

Serial Number	Name of section	Number of questions in the section	Marks allotted for the section
1	English Language	30	30
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35
–	Total	100	100

SBI PO Main Exam Pattern 

Serial Number	Name of the section	Number of questions asked in the section	Marks allotted to the section
1	English language	35	40
2	Data Analysis and Interpretation	35	60
3	Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude	45	60
4	General Awareness (special reference to banking industry)	40	40
–	Total	155	200 marks

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021

For Phase 1 – Prelims – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021  

Name of Tests	No. of Qs	Max. Marks	Total Time
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Note: This will be an Online Test (Objective Based)  

0.25 negative marking will be applicable for every wrong answer  

For Phase 2 – Mains – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021  

Name of Tests	No. of Qs	Max. Marks	Duration
Test of Reasoning	40	40	30 minutes
Test of English Language	40	40	30 minutes
Test of Numerical Ability	40	40	30 minutes
Test of General Awareness	40	40	25 minutes
Test of Computer Knowledge	40	40	20 minutes
Total	200	200	135 minutes

Take a free RBI Assistant Mock Test Today

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO Salary Structure

SBI PO	RBI Assistant
In-hand salary – 42,000-44,000 (But including everything and if you crack the JIIB exam after you join as a PO, your annual package can range from 8.00 LPA – 13.00 LPA	Official basic pay scale – 13150-750 (3)-15400- 900(4) -19000-1200(6)-26200-1300 (2)-28800- 1480(3) – 33240 – 1750 (1)- 34990 (20 years). The in-hand salary for RBI Assistant is Rs. 36091/-.

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO  

Educational Qualification	Graduation or any equivalent degree
Age limit	21 to 30 years
Age Relaxation	SC/ST- 5 years OBC (NCL)- 3 years
The number of attempts:	UR/EWS –4 OBC- 7 SC/ST – No Limit

Eligibility Criteria for RBI Assistant

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates).  

The age can be between 20-28 years as of July 1, 2021.   

Category	Upper Age Limit
SC/ST	33 years (Relaxation by 5 years)
OBC	31 years (Relaxation by 3 years)

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – BOND

SBI PO	NIACL AO
An SBI PO has to sign a three-year bond	A minimum period of two years

Career Growth Plan Comparisions

SBI-PO	RBI Assistant
PO/AM Deputy Manager – Chief Manager – Asst General Manager – Deputy General Manager – General Manager – Chief General Manager – Deputy Managing Director	Scale 1  Officer / Assistant Manager (Grade A)  Scale 2  Manager (Grade B)  Scale 3  Senior Manager (Grade C)  Scale 4  Chief Manager (Grade D)

Take a free RBI Assistant Mock Test Today

Work Culture

SBI PO	RBI Assistant
Work pressure is high for an SBI PO.	Work pressure is comparatively less if compared with SBI PO. It’s a 5-day job.

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – Transfer Policy

SBI PO	RBI Assistant
Transfers happen every 2 to 3 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas	Transfers happen every 3 to 5 years.

Take a free RBI Assistant Mock Test Today

You can also find daily RBI Assistant updates posted on our official Instagram handle as well.          

You might want to subscribe to our push notifications for such daily valuable articles.